Have writer's block? Hopefully this resource will help librarians identify publishing and presentation opportunities in library & information science, as well as other related fields. I will include calls for papers, presentations, participation, reviewers, and other relevant notices that I find on the web. If you find anything to be posted, please drop me a note. thanks -- Corey Seeman, University of Michigan(cseeman@umich.edu)

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American library leaders from the academic, corporate, humanitarian, and public
service sectors have demonstrated leadership in establishing productive
partnerships with international libraries, many in developing countries.

International library work mandates a specific and refined skill set – as
active advocates, educators, mentors, and partners – particularly related to
diversity, political, and cultural awareness issues. We solicit contributions which consider the
professional growth and enrichment of librarians in the international and
intercultural arenas.

As
part of closing the critical loop, we aspire to document how librarians bring
these global projects back to their institutions, publicize them in their
communities and beyond, and possibly develop instructional tools to communicate
this experience to broader constituencies.

Instructions:

Submit
a one-page Abstract to all three Editors by 15 February 2013 describing your
international library project.
Descriptions should explore the required intercultural skill set,
project strategies, challenges and successes, personal and professional
enrichment, as well as post-project insights, deliverables, and educative
dialogues. The intended publication for
all essays will appear in a book format with SUNY University Press.

Notification
will be sent by 1 March 2013. Chosen
participants will be required to submit 3000-5000 word Chapters to the Editors by
20 April 2013.